CEHE Engineer, Electric

Cehe Engineer, Electric

Centerpoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Centerpoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.

Job Summary: Responsible for the coordination of outside contract engineering firms for the design and analysis of the transmission system with regards to reliability, material adequacy, inspection technologies, and replacement of facilities in support of transmission projects.

Essential Functions:

• Provide project oversight to assigned contract engineering firms.
• Provide technical guidance to assigned contract engineering firms and operations staff.
• Provide technical guidance concerning equipment applications and ratings requirements.
• Provide technical expertise for utility interconnection requirements of large industrial customers, independent power producers, and tie-line interconnections.
• Make presentations (written or oral) to management and others on pertinent issues.
• Serve as a department representative on task forces, committees, and cross-functional teams.
• Interface with inspectors, engineers, construction personnel, warehousing personnel, purchasing agents, vendors, and management concerning projects and issues.

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.

We want you to know being a part of the Centerpoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you: Competitive pay, Paid training, Benefits eligibility begins on your first day, Transit subsidies, Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off, Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston, Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement, 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution.